The team at Ashurst offers a 'good level of service', regularly advising borrowers and arrangers on syndicated loan facilities including green facilities and term facilities. The firm is well-versed in contexts relating to PRC law and maintains experience in a wide range of assets, from energy and real estate to shipping and pharmaceuticals. Patrick Phua, who advises foreign financial institutions and Chinese commercial companies, is the head of department. Eric Tan advises on syndicated lending and private structured note issuances. Daniel Lau adds expertise in advising Chinese clients on inbound and outbound financings.
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‘The team under the leadership of Eric Tan is very instrumental. They understand well the client's business needs and the banks' position and would be able to go sharp to the real issues with proposed resolutions.’
‘Eric Tan is our go-to partner. He is very hands-on, patient and very easy to work with.’
‘The team provides a good level of service.’
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- HSBC
- Banco Santander
- Natixis
- BSCOMC Limited
- BNP Paribas
- ICBC International
- China CITIC Bank and CITIC Securities Finance (HK)
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
- Shuifa International Holdings (BVI) Co. Ltd.
- CNCB Investment
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Practice head
Patrick Phua
Other key lawyers
Eric Tan; Daniel Lau